Dog's Emotional Reaction To Being Reunited With Owner After Three Years On The Streets

Apr 08, 2019 by apost team

From a scientific standpoint, one of the reasons why dogs have earned the moniker of “man’s best friend” is because they are genetically inclined to thriving in social environments and to being domesticated. The bond between a pet owner and a dog can be undeniably strong. In fact, many dog owners could not imagine losing their beloved pet and wondering if their animal was still alive and well.

According to the American Humane Association, more owners lose their dogs than many people realize. It states that approximately one out of every three pets is reported as missing. The ASPCA reports that only 14 percent of missing dogs are safely returned to their owners.

While there are many sad stories of pet owners who never learn about their missing dog's fate, this heartwarming story of Giorgi Bereziani and his dog, Jorge, is a notable exception to an unfortunate statistic.

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For more than three years, Giorgi had been searching tirelessly for his missing canine friend. Many people in his hometown of Tbilisi, Georgia, were aware of Giorgi’s search.

In October 2018, Giorgi received a call that he had been hoping for. Some laborers at the city’s opera house identified Jorge from the description they had received, and they immediately notified Giorgi with the good news.

Giorgi had the forethought to record the reunion for everyone to appreciate. In the video, the camera captures the 62-year-old man approaching the dog, who was sleeping at the time. As soon as Giorgi calls out Jorge’s name, the dog immediately comes to life.

"Jorge, is that you? George Jorge, it's you!" 

Despite how long the two were apart and how rough Jorge’s life must have been on the street, the dog did not hesitate to express his joy as soon as he heard his name. The video shows the man overwhelmed with love for his dog and the dog affectionately returning that emotion with barking and a wagging tail.

Have you ever been reunited with a pet that you thought you may never see again? Let us know your story in the comments and pass this heartwarming video along to your friends and family!